Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Minnewaska Area Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 339 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Minnewaska Area Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minnewaska Area Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Minnewaska Area Elementary School?
339 students attend Minnewaska Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Minnewaska Area Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnewaska Area Elementary School?
Minnewaska Area Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minnewaska Area Elementary School offer ?
Minnewaska Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Minnewaska Area Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 339 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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